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CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
JIM reviews film “IN THE LOOP” -- From “Useful Hypocrisy” to “‘BUGSY MALONE’ with Real Guns” =
Submitted by jimchudnow@sbcg... on August 25, 2009 - 12:52am
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“IN THE LOOP” — From “Useful Hypocrisy” to “‘BUGSY MALONE’ with Real Guns” =
Rating: 8 of 10 stars.
This clever satire has a bunch of witty comments (including ones quoted above), funny characters & situations and zestful acting. Simon (TOM HOLLANDER) is the British Secretary of State for Int’l Development & suffers from “Biden-itis”— foolishly making unwise, often senseless & inane statements. Since some of those comments sound anti-war & the British & US governments are secretly ramping-up to try to start a conflict with Iraq, that infuriates the PM’s (Prime Minister’s) Potty-Mouthed truth-twister Malcolm (PETER CAPALDI). In the US, cabinet woman Karen (MIMI KENNEDY) is trying to STOP the secrecy & deception, & allies with her intern (ANNA CHLUMSKY) & General Miller (JAMES GANDOLFINI) to try to utilize Simon & his periodically-dishonest assistant (CHRIS ADDISON) in their cause. They’re opposed by a bunch of typically deceitful Bush-ite war-hucksters, personified by Linton (DAVID RASCHE). You’ll see a bunch of twists & turns as the pro-war mongerers try to blackmail & otherwise force others to rewrite the truth & back their plans. The politics-based ins-&-outs, back-stabbings & position-changes make for a juicy (& frightening!) parody.
